Hello Everyone

I am sorry for neglecting my blog for a few days. I was just having an interesting issue to deal with that’s why. I just don’t know why people are offering their support this way. But I truly appreciate their concern. You see, I was cheated on right? Then while I was out enjoying myself, I seem to become a magnet of information I so desperately seek during those times when I needed explanation on a helluva lot of things about why I need to suffer this and that and all. It was just interesting that as I patch everything up, I discover how much of a fool I was to believe that my life was just perfect...that I needed some reality kick to realize..."hey, I was the last one to know." Surprised pa daw ang drama mo, well I was really surprised. But then, I was actually grinning with delight. Was that an oxymoron? Well, hell, I just felt good some truth landed on me without asking.

All the more that I am convinced that these people are rubbing their shoulders on me and will be to find a better place in my life. I see pity in their eyes, but I don’t mind. Months ago, I deserved that. But now? Maybe, but I have made peace with all these. It’s just that the closure I was still waiting for just landed on my lap without even asking. Thank you folks for caring. Thank you for the pity. I know that the next time you see me, I’ll make you all proud. I will be far off from the thrashed Wendy you are looking right at. That is a promise.

So she was the friend friend of your lady cousin ... I dunno but I just fell off...Anyways, I have made my peace...Just wait and see of what I will become out of these...'till then I will sing praise and thanks all of you. It's just I felt ill feeling like schemed upon believing a lie...But I got past through all that now...Well I really do hope happiness for you both because at this point, I don't know what value life is to you but well, LOVE?… I raise eyebrows and push them down. Hell, everything, too much information is sometimes a curse. I definitely welcome cynical thoughts. Hays, it'll get better. Aye?

What a Day

I sat back and drank in the sunset and the darkness of night started closing in. Spending cozy time with my company relaxes me much, which is why I sometimes treat spending time with them as a guilty pleasure sometimes. This day is sure a wonder to have passed. A day filled with lots of writing, for work and school. Once, I can write up to 16 articles. Today, I have made my first 20.

My temple is throbbing and my vision already blurs. As I attended class, I started wondering why I continue to put myself in this masochistic torture. MASOCHISTIC TORTURE, sounds like redundant right, but it really is.

What I know is that something good will come out of all these troubles. I know that striving to do more every day will make me become the better version me, not just a college graduate gal but a fulfilled woman. But till that time comes, I have to bear these sweet tortures. I welcome more. Life’s a bitch, but I am the tougher bitch.

No point complaining here. Gotta spend some time fighting and striving some more. That’s the way to live. That’s my day-to-day battles. Through these challenges, I will thrive. I must. I need to. I must. I shall. I will. I’ll win.

Eco-Lawyer Presses Manila Bay Cleanup

This is one interesting news article lifted from The Philippine Daily Inquirer:

6 Arroyo men face contempt raps

Eco-lawyer presses Manila Bay cleanup

MANILA, Philippines—An environmental lawyer who won a landmark case ordering government to clean up Manila Bay will ask the Supreme Court to cite government officials, including six Cabinet members, in contempt and jailed for failing to do their part in the cleanup.

In a motion to be filed today, August 24, Monday, lawyer and University of the Philippines professor Tony Oposa asked the high court to cite in contempt Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap, Public Works Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya and Education Secretary Jesli Lapus.

Also facing possible contempt charges are Jojo Allado of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, and the heads of the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority and Maritime Police.

Oposa, who is set to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award on Aug. 31 for “his path-breaking and passionate crusade to engage Filipinos in acts of enlightened citizenship that maximize the power of the law to protect and nurture the environment for themselves, their children and generations still to come”, said the Supreme Court’s decision in December last year ordering the cleanup of Manila Bay directed certain government agencies to inform the high court the steps they have taken to comply with the decision.

Choking on garbage, sewage

Manila Bay is choking on garbage and sewage. Passengers of the “Diwata ng Lahi,” a copy of the pre-colonial boat called the balangay, on a trip from near the Manila Yacht Club to the waters off Las Piñas City and back Sunday saw numerous detritus, mostly plastic bags, near the surface of the murky waters.
Early this month, big waves tossed onto Roxas Boulevard in Manila tons of garbage, another proof that Manila Bay has become a catch basin for trash.

Laser-like focus

He said orders from the Supreme Court “must not be treated lightly,” especially in a case like the cleanup of Manila Bay.
“This effort must be pursued with laser-like focus, with serious and sustained determination, and all the way to its logical conclusion. If there is lack of political will on the part of the government agencies, it is the function of the judiciary to supplant it with the will, the force, and the power of the law,” he said.

Oposa said a contempt order from the Supreme Court would serve as a strong message that the court was serious about enforcing the judgment to clean up the bay.

Foreign loan for cleanup

In compliance with the court order, the DENR issued a report saying it was planning to borrow P3.8 billion from the Japanese government to finance projects to clean up the Manila Bay.

Atienza said the Local Water Utilities Administration was having difficulty installing, operating and maintaining facilities to treat and dispose of sewerage in Laguna, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan due to lack of funds.
Instead of borrowing money from foreign sources to save Manila Bay, the government should stop all reclamation projects on the bay

Demolition of fishpens

In February, Pamalakaya questioned before the high court Atienza’s aggressive use of the Supreme Court ruling on the Manila Bay cleanup, saying the environment secretary was abusing the high court decision to carry out massive demolition of fishpens and communities in Bacoor, Cavite, and in other parts of Metro Manila.

In a statement, Pamalakaya said 60 percent of pollution entering the bay comes from the Pasig River, and 80 percent of the pollution comes from industries and commercial establishments along the country’s major river system in Metro Manila. Another 15 percent of the pollution comes from the Pampanga River.
“The government is blaming overfishing as a major factor in the degradation of the Manila Bay. That is a flimsy and ridiculous excuse,” it said.

Why Bother?

I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts
In my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me
It's like I never learned anything
I've never felt so lost
Why do you continue haunting me
But I feel like I'm giving up slowly
Leave me alone
I know these voices in my head
Are mine alone
'Need be strong
Because I know I'll never change my ways
If I don't give you up now
I'm off...

Alice in Wonderland

Mission Accomplished....Party Coming Up

Today is the last of my series of hell days…thanks to Midterm exams. As an English major student, I have discovered term exams to be a whole day or a week of pen and paper event. Yes people, it’s all about writing, writing and writing. But while I am pretty good at bringing sense to everything I write, I am often criticized for my penmanship. They say I write like a man. I can’t blame them. My output looks like a series of doctor’s prescription. But then, it’s the content that counts, which I hope is quite good. Still, my penmanship steals the whole show. But I don’t mind.

Anyways, before the day ends, a student who spent sleepless nights all week needs to be rewarded. This means real and hard party. Now is the best time to take rounds of venues for free booze and hopefully free food also. I realized it is never too late to be a freeloader of a bunch of careless college kids. Haha. Well what I am to do, opportunity for free party knocks only…seldom? Just adds to the fun of trying to be fun after all the shenanigans this week.

All Better

All I know is that I am in a better place now. After a hell of what I have been through, I am quite more content and happier than before. June was a miserable month; everything seemed to be dark, vague and unfair. When I thought all things in life are meant to torment me, I just let all the negativity flow hoping that it’ll pass…and it really did. What I don’t understand is why is it that after my hard work of moving forward, I am still entertaining the nonsense that brought hell in my life. I should move on right? But I am surprised why I am still entertaining the nonsense that caused me hurt in the first place. When I am convinced that the past will always interfere with my present, I am sometimes confused on how to act. It’s just the fear of staying on the same ground where I was shattered and tried to pick up the pieces. With all the hurt and pain, I wonder why I am still attached to the things that did me wrong. Maybe I am just plain kind …or stupid. But what I know is that everything really takes time to get used to. I am just lucky to be surrounded with the love, support and understanding of my own circle, people from my own new world that does not include all those “nonsense in the past”.

I know that life has more things in store for me…more exciting things to cry with, to laugh with, to challenge and to love. I know that I can do more of the things that will make my son proud of what an amazing Momma I will be. I am just bothered why I feel pity to the people who have done me wrong. Maybe it’s plain kindness…or stupidity. Maybe it’s the guilt of cursing them to damnation. Well, the bitch in me smirks and says “you deserve each other and damn you for messing me up!”. Sure thing Karma acts fast. Everyone gets what they deserve. Maybe that explains why I am so lucky having friends that sticks up with me, sisters that love me unconditionally and a son that adores me and does not judge me whether or not I am good enough. But why should I feel bad when they are starting to pay for what they have done me wrong? Well, all I can say is that…SERVES THEM RIGHT. Now that’s sweeter than revenge right?

Mr and Mrs Smith 2?

On the premiere of the latest Pitt flick "the Inglorious Basterds", the power couple, Brad and Angelina, was asked if they'd like to work together and make a movie that their kids can see...much like a Mr and Mrs Smith installment. Well, the answer would depend on who you ask.

This is what Brad had to say:

"I don’t know… we’ll see what comes up," he said. "We’re open… we’re open for anything."

Meanwhile, when E! Online's Ted Casablanca asked Angelina the same question and here was her answer:

"I would love to, but we have a lot of kids to raise!"

It makes sense that they would work on different films so one parent can be home with the children while the other works. What's admirable for this celebrity couple is that family comes first.

Tight, Tighter, Tightest

These past few days were hectic. I was too preoccupied with things at school and at work. To add up to the week's hype, it is NJ's first periodical exam this Friday. Boy this week sure is challenging. So what's a mother to do? PRIORITIZE. Of course, NJ comes first, then I get my hands on my school notes and projects, then shall I get back to work. priorities and priorities, these are what guides me when all the things I need to do seem to go beyond my hands. I know I can pull this week off. I only got 3 days to go and I am coping well so far. Next week will be another story. I got my midterm exams coming up. After messing up my prelim standing, this is my time to catch up and by God I will do that! So Wendy, focus! focus! focus!

AJA!

We single mothers are made for things like this...a monument should be erected in our honor...whew!!!

The Volturi

The latest teaser for all New Moon-awaiting fans is this hot picture of the Volturi. Here, you will see Micheal Sheen (Underworld), Dakota Fanning(I am Sam), Jamie Campbell Bower, Christopher Heyerdahl and Cameron Bright (The Omen) in their red-eye ferocious-gorgeousness!

Just Starting to Sing a Different Tune

Though my life is full of complications and my affection full of conditions, thank you for finding solace in my chaotic life. Thank you for taking interest in what’s happening in it, what’s giving it pain and what’s making it bearable each day. Though you seem to be an illusion that gives me hope for love, you are forever patient and will always be near my heart.

You came to my life during the most unwelcome time. You came but you stayed and that’s all that mattered. You brought clarity to all my arguments. You challenged my thoughts and even my quotes. You sought more meaning to what there is in everything I say, though I disagree to most of your interpretations, you managed to bring truth in everything I say and give light to the words I refuse to say.

Thank you for forever being so patient with me, thank you for always waiting for me to come to you. Though I may not say it right now, I see you as someone who will play an important role in my life. Thank you for being my excuse to happiness. Thank you for being my hope to happiness. Thank you for bringing reason to all the bitterness I had. Thank you for driving all my shit away. Thank you for making me the kind of person I knew myself to be. Thank you for making me happy.
You know who you are…Thank you…most of all, thank you for taking care of my son.

The Time Traveler's Wife

I have always been a sucker for movies, but I admit that I was never a fan of love stories until the movie Notebook reached theaters. As most people say, there's always a first time. So when I came across this trailer, I can't help but feel the same old feeling of excitement for another interesting love story, a story of love that transcends the challenges posed by time and by life as a whole. Truly, love is powerful. Behold another Rachel McAdams romantic movie offering for 2009.



Synopsis:
The Time Traveler’s Wife is based on the best-selling book about a love that transcends time. Clare (Rachel McAdams) has been in love with Henry (Eric Bana) her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated. Henry is a time traveler–cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry’s travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love.

Twilight Series Updates

I am not sure if I gave the right title but this post is all about the twilight saga...

112 days from now, the new installment "New Moon" will be featured in all theaters worldwide. But till that time comes, Summit Media offers fans the opportunity to get movie updates from their all things Edward-Bella-Jacob official site.

"The website mainly focuses on November's New Moon, but also encompasses the original phenomenon, Twilight, and "Coming Soon" pages for installments three and four, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn."

The World of Twilight website features tons of video, behind-the-scenes pictures, story descriptions and more links to all things twilight.

Definitely worth a glance if you needed to fill your New Moon void?